Inventory Management Software Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The inventory management software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.25 billion in 2024 to $2.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising need for inventory tracking in healthcare, utilization of drones for inventory monitoring, increased emphasis on demand forecasting, growing popularity of SaaS (Software as a Service), increasing importance of data analytics.

The inventory management software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.64 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of mobile devices, increasing demand for real-time visibility, rise of subscription-based pricing models, demand for real-time inventory alerts and notifications, growth of e-commerce and omnichannel retailing. Major trends in the forecast period include collaboration with third-party logistics providers, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), shift towards mobile inventory management solutions, expansion of global trade and supply chains, integration of voice recognition technology.

The growing need for inventory tracking in healthcare is expected to drive the growth of the inventory management software market. Inventory tracking in healthcare involves monitoring and managing medical supplies, equipment, and medications to ensure availability, minimize waste, and maintain accurate stock levels. This need is increasing due to the focus on improving cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, patient safety, supply chain resilience, and operational effectiveness. The demand for inventory management software is rising as healthcare organizations seek efficient systems to track stock levels, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency. For example, in May 2023, the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a UK-based government department, reported that UK healthcare expenditure in 2022 amounted to approximately $356.01 billion (£283 billion), reflecting a nominal increase of 0.7% compared to 2021. As a result, the rising need for inventory tracking in healthcare is driving the growth of the inventory management software market.

Key players in the inventory management software market are strategically focusing on developing new technologies to cater to the evolving needs of various sectors. One such example is ItemOptix, an RFID inventory management solution designed to help retailers optimize their stock, minimize losses, and drive sales. For instance, in January 2023, Checkpoint Systems Inc., a US-based technology company, introduced ItemOptix, an inventory management software for retail, aimed at enhancing stock accuracy, accelerating stock movement, and ultimately improving sales and customer experiences. This solution offers various features such as real-time inventory tracking, stock visibility, user-friendly interfaces, and easy deployment to enhance inventory control and operational efficiency in retail stores.

In October 2023, Shipsy Technology Pvt. Ltd., an India-based logistics software as a service (SaaS) provider, completed the acquisition of Stockone Technology Pvt. Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move aims to enhance Shipsy Technology Pvt. Ltd.'s product portfolio and logistics technology platform for enterprise customers. The addition of inventory management capabilities complements Shipsy's core offerings, allowing e-commerce companies to efficiently manage their inventory operations with real-time visibility. Stockone Technology Pvt. Ltd., an India-based inventory management solution provider, brings valuable expertise and technology to augment Shipsy's offerings and strengthen its position in the logistics software market.

Major companies operating in the inventory management software market are Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation, VMWare Inc., Intuit Inc., NCR Corporation, Zebra Technologies Corporation, SAP SE, The Sage Group, NEC Corporation, Manhattan Associates Inc., Zoho Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Revel Systems Inc., Fishbowl Manufacturing, Wasp Barcode Technologies Ltd., CIN7 Ltd., Acumatica Inc., Stockpile Technology Pvt. Ltd., Erply Ltd., SkuVault Inc., Archon Group LLC, Finale Inventory, Orderhive Inc., QuickBooks Commerce, Inflow Inventory, DEAR Systems.

North America was the largest region in the inventory management software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the inventory management software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the inventory management software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The inventory management software (IMS) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as software licensing, subscription fees, maintenance, and support services, customization, and implementation services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The inventory management software (IMS) market also includes sales of barcode scanners, mobile devices, and radio frequency identification (RFID) readers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Inventory management software refers to a solution designed to automate inventory management processes, enabling businesses to efficiently track, organize, and oversee their inventory. This software simplifies tasks related to inventory tracking, reorder management, and real-time accounting data updates. It aids in monitoring sales and purchases, optimizing inventory storage, tracking stock levels, ensuring adequate inventory levels, and automating manual tasks to reduce errors and enhance accuracy.

The main components of inventory management software include the software itself and inventory management services. Inventory management software empowers organizations to streamline operations such as order fulfillment, stock replenishment, and inventory tracking, leading to improved efficiency and cost reduction. Deployment options include on-premise and cloud-based solutions. These software solutions find applications across various domains such as order management, asset tracking, service management, product differentiation, and inventory optimization, serving end-users in manufacturing, retail and consumer goods, healthcare and life sciences, energy and utilities, automotive, and other industries.

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